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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 38 and 7.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 38 and 7.30 is: 10.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 38 = 7.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/38 = 7.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 38 × 7.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277.21/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.94

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